Is Colts RB Jonathan Taylor the “best” pick in Round 1? What exactly constitutes the best or worst pick by round? Is it just who scores the most or fewest points? We’re going to try to answer those sorts of questions to think outside the box. Fantasy football is more than just picking players for a team that scores points generated from their production. It’s sort of like a math puzzle inside of NFL games based on your league’s scoring system. Furthermore, it’s easy to forget that football is a team game, compared the "individual" nature of fantasy football. So, one player’s on-field performance directly affects his teammates. Whether it’s a strong offensive line supporting a stud running back or a breakout receiver boosting the stats of his quarterback, a great (or bad) supporting cast creates a ripple effect throughout their team. All of this plays a factor in what constitutes a best or worst pick.
First, let’s spotlight the 12 players who make up Round 1 by average draft position:
